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  • The IBCLC designation is the highest standard of professional achievement in lactation care. It signifies that the holder has completed rigorous training and passed a comprehensive exam. IBCLCs come from diverse backgrounds and work in various settings. They are passionate about breastfeeding and chestfeeding, with extensive experience in assisting parents and their babies. With their specialised skills and knowledge, IBCLCs can help you navigate complex breastfeeding and chestfeeding situations. They are committed to providing ethical, evidence-based care that is tailored to your individual needs and goals.

     

    An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is considered the “gold” standard of practice amongst the different support credentials for breastfeeding. You can read more about IBCLCs and what makes them different from other breastfeeding support here.

     

    Research has shown that working with an IBCLC can:

    • Improve the care parents and infants receive

    • Increase the likelihood of achieving breastfeeding goals

  • I offer convenient and flexible home visits, tailored to your schedule including weekends and bank holidays. We'll work together to troubleshoot any issues and create a personalised plan. Follow-up support includes 2 weeks of calls and messages.

  • Schedule a free initial phone consultation to discuss your feeding support needs and see how I can help you. Request a call back here or email me directly at robynleahnalty@gmail.com. If you have questions or need a different appointment type, contact me via my contact page or email, and we'll find a time that works for you. 

     

    Home Visit Note: If you're interested in a home visit, please include your postal code when contacting me.

  • Yes, home and virtual consultations come with a follow-up call a few days after the session and  2 weeks of follow-up support via WhatsApp.

  • My services and support extend to all feeding circumstances, including offering guidance when parents are ready to end their feeding journeys. I have vast experience supporting babies and children with feeding beyond the first 1-2 years and am happy to provide information about continuing or stopping breastfeeding toddlers and beyond.

  • Yes, I am a volunteer on the National Breastfeeding Helpline and have extensive experience with and am insured to offer lactation support on the phone, virtually or in person - let’s connect and discuss together which consultation option might be best for you.

  • Want to discuss your options or where best to get support for your unique questions? Reach out. I offer a free 20 minute consultation - we can talk about your needs and see what might next be the best fit for you. If not Lactation Consultant care, I can refer you to a different professional, organisation or free service.

  • Absolutely, I am trained to support with all types of baby feeding care including mix feeding and formula feeding.

  • I am committed to ensuring the safety of all my clients. I will wash my hands when I arrive and wear gloves before performing oral assessments. While I don't require clients to wear masks, I'm happy to do so upon request. Please feel free to ask when I arrive at your property. If any household members are feeling unwell, please let me know before my visit. I can usually reschedule or move our consultation to an online video platform. In the event I need to cancel due to illness within my own household, I'll offer a reschedule or a full refund.

  • Many parents will ask this question when approaching a return to work. If you want to continue feeding when you return to work there are ways to achieve this we can work together to create a plan that supports your breastfeeding desires, even after returning to work. I offer group sessions and one-on-one consultations to help you balance nursing and work. Let's discuss your goals and create a plan that works for you.

  • Yes, my foundational approach is always hands-off support. As a breastfeeding peer supporter, I'm trained to provide empowering guidance without physical intervention after all we want you to feel confident feeding your baby on your own when my support isn’t to hand! I'll offer suggestions and support your positioning, but I'll always avoid touching your breast/chest or your baby directly. In some cases, I may place a hand on your hand if necessary and will always seek your enthusiastic consent before doing so.

  • To ensure fairness to all clients and account for administrative costs, a partial fee may be charged for cancellations. This fee helps to offset the lost income and resources associated with the appointment. Please note that if I cancel the appointment, I will offer a full refund or reschedule or endeavour to connect you with another IBCLC. Please provide the following notice for cancellations:

    • 48+ hours: 80% refund

    • 24-48 hours: 50% refund

    • Less than 24 hours: no refund

  • Of course! What a lovely idea. Email me at robynleahnalty@gmail.com to arrange.

  • I offer a sliding-scale fee structure to make my services as accessible as possible to my community. If financial constraints are a barrier for you and you want to discuss further, please reach out to me via email so that we can discuss options for accessing support

  • I support parents from all walks of life, including:

    • Birthing and non-birthing parents

    • Adoptive, birthed through others, and all family structures

    • Black, racialized, mixed-race, and multi-racial parents

    • LGBTQIA+ parents

    • Sex working parents

    • Disabled parents (including invisible disabilities)

    • Asylum seekers, refugees, and migrant parents

    • Working class, underclass, homeless, and benefit recipients

    • Formerly or currently incarcerated individuals

    • People with no recourse to public funds

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Frequently asked questions

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